Job Interview Blog of Mike Petras

May 12, Job Interview Techniques

Sat, 12 May 2012 16:53:23 GMT

These 7 job interview techniques will boost your confidence and help you stand out in your job interview.

May 8, Situational Interview Questions

Tue, 08 May 2012 13:39:28 GMT

The real secret to answering situational interview questions is knowing how to respond in 60 seconds using a 3 step process.

May 7, Site Map

Mon, 07 May 2012 16:01:08 GMT

This site map lists every page on my website, Job Interview Wisdom, and will help you find the information you are looking for quickly and easily.

May 5, General Interview Questions

Sat, 05 May 2012 13:10:14 GMT

Why would questions about your personal hobbies be among a company's general interview questions? What business is it of theirs anyway?

May 3, Providing Employment References

Thu, 03 May 2012 12:20:14 GMT

Job references, sometimes referred to as, employment references, are a critical step in the hiring process. Most companies will call 2 or 3 of your references and ask them a series of questions.

May 2, Tons of Interviews But No Offers

Wed, 02 May 2012 17:04:59 GMT

Mike- I have had many many interviews, phone and face-to-face within the past month...actually months! Hope you can send some suggestions my way. Most

Apr 30, Background Checks Foiling Job Offer?

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 01:19:58 GMT

Mike- I've been in warehouse operations for over 12 years, and have recently left my job. Mostly, I apply for warehouse jobs that don't require driving

Apr 28, Good Interview Questions

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 14:08:29 GMT

Impressive answers to good interview questions like: What are your strengths? Checlist of 109 positive character traits to identify your unique strengths.

Apr 27, Job Interview Weakness

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:44:43 GMT

We all have shortcomings. Your job interview weakness could be the way you lost your last job, your age, a long period of unemployment, health issues, no college degree, anxiety, or other issues.

Apr 24, Livid Over Company Silent Treatment

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:48:28 GMT

Mike- I was reading your article about no call backs after a job interview. I recently interviewed for a job at a dream company - 5 interviews to be exact

Apr 23, New to Company But Want Promotion

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:17:42 GMT

Mike- I took a pay cut and began work with a not-for-profit because I feel passionate about the work and planned to move up once I gained some experience.

Apr 13, HR Interview Questions

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:23:21 GMT

What would you do if the priorities on a major project you were working on were suddenly changed? Find out why HR interview questions like this can be a double edge sword.

Apr 12, Top 10 Phone Interview Questions

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:04:21 GMT

You risk being quickly screened out if you don't know these 10 common phone interview questions.

Apr 9, Job Interview Attire

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:08:31 GMT

Your job interview attire says a lot about you. Make a powerful first impression by looking your best.

Apr 7, Interview Question List

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 13:45:45 GMT

What qualities do you look for in a boss? Rejoice if this question shows up on a company's interview question list.

Apr 3, 20 Impressive & Inspiring Productivity Experts on Twitter

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 20:32:08 GMT

At some point, everyone – not just over-scheduled students, parents, and professionals – struggles with time management, organizing, and other components of a productive lifestyle. Everybody’s coping mechanism differs, of course, but experts in such fields still proffer a bevy of advice suitable for divergent needs. Go here to read the entire article.

Mar 31, Started Work But Still Looking For Job

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 14:03:25 GMT

Mike, I graduated from college last year and started work at a company a few weeks ago. Although I knew this job was not in the area/career path I was

Mar 31, 11 Twitter Tools You Probably Don't Know About

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 12:50:04 GMT

Seems like I've been blogging a lot about Twitter lately, but of all the social media sites it's my favorite. And I've met some wonderful people through Twitter. This Twitter Tool article has been published a couple of times and is still very relevant today. So here it is again. Enjoy!

Mar 27, 25 Twitter Chats For Career Advice

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 21:58:04 GMT

If you are an intern, job seeker, hopelessly unemployed, or someone who is thinking about making a career change, check out these 25 Twitter chats to help you stand out from other job applicants. These Twitter chats are often visited by executive recruiters, human resource managers, career advisors, and other thought leaders. In most cases you'll find a caring group of people who will not only give you sound career advice, but will lift your spirits and give you fresh courage.

Mar 20, Free Interview Answers

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:41:03 GMT

What do you do to improve yourself? Get the free interview answers you need to one of the top 10 behavioral interview questions.

Mar 13, Typical Interview Questions

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:07:17 GMT

What do you know about our company? Find out why this test question is at the top of the list of typical interview questions, and what a company really wants to hear.

Mar 12, Human Resources Interview Questions

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:21:39 GMT

Describe the ideal working environment to do your best work. This question is often on the list of human resources interview questions.

Mar 9, How to Answer Interview Questions

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:41:24 GMT

The real secret how to answer interview questions about your relationship with difficult co-workers is exlpained here.

Mar 8, How Long Should I Follow Up on a Job?

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:22:30 GMT

Mike- Your blog is really helpful, I learn a lot. Thank you very much! But now I have a question that I couldn't find relevant information here. Here

Mar 6, Character Reference Letter

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:58:28 GMT

A well written character reference letter can make a difference in you getting a job interview or a job offer.

Mar 5, Top Ten Interview Questions

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:57:38 GMT

Tell me about yourself, is always on the list of the top ten interview questions. Would you believe a 30 second answer will have the greatest impact?

Mar 3, Good Answers to Interview Questions

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:20:03 GMT

Where do you see yourself 3-5 years from now? Setting your sights too high could actually eliminate you as a serious candidate. Three good answers to interview questions like this.

Mar 2, Got Laid Off During Job Search

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:21:33 GMT

Mike- I interviewed for a job a month ago while still employed. Two weeks after the interview I was laid off. Now I'm being invited back for a second interview

Feb 28, Best Interview Questions

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:02:25 GMT

What was one of your greatest accomplishments? Your answer to one of the best interview questions will either make you sound like every other candidate, or create a powerful first impression.

Feb 27, Top 10 interview questions

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:56:53 GMT

The real secret to acing any job interview is making sure you know the top 10 interview questions of all time. It's a rarity if only 3-4 of these questions are asked.

Feb 16, Job Interview Etiquette

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:16:37 GMT

Job interview etiquette is similar to having good table manners. These small subtleties add a touch of class to the whole affair and make you look good.

Feb 15, Interview Thank You Notes

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:44:38 GMT

The best interview thank you notes are short, concise and only take a few minutes to write. Three good examples and answers to 10 FAQs.

Feb 14, Answering Interview Questions

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:12:00 GMT

Answering interview questions that focus on your past mistakes can either make you or break you in a job interview. Can you admit to a mistake? Do you learn from your mistakes?

Feb 8, Job Interview Skills Quiz

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:18:24 GMT

Are your job interview skills in sync with today's job market? Take this job interview readiness quiz to find out.

Feb 7, Good Job Interview Questions

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:23:36 GMT

What motivates you? This is one of those good job interview questions that basically asks: Why do you do what you do?

Feb 6, Interview Tips and Questions

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:29:40 GMT

Describe the most difficult boss you ever worked for and how you dealt with them. Among my interview tips and questions are tough situations you won't relish answering.

Feb 3, Top Interview Questions

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:28:49 GMT

What are your weaknesses? One of the most feared top interview questions. Several example answers to confidently respond to this question without anxiety.

Feb 2, 50 Hottest Twitter Hashtags for Job Seekers

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:13:35 GMT

Here is a list of the 50 hottest Twitter hashtags for job seekers. They are grouped by:

To find an employer
To attract an employer
To educate yourself
To find a certain type of job
Hottest tags by field
To search when you have a couple of hours

Very well done and worth checking out!

Feb 1, Second Job Interview

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:42:43 GMT

Never assume your second job interview will be a piece of cake. Now is not the time to let your guard down. Careful preparation is still a must.

Jan 27, How to Explain 2 Years of Unemployment

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:04:27 GMT

Mike- I've been unemployed for over two years. I lost my job due to department wide lay-offs. I work in the construction industry (mid level architect),

Jan 26, Are You Spamming Your Resume?

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:41:29 GMT

If you send your resume too many times to the same company, you could be put on their Do Not Hire list or be black listed even if you are a perfect fit for one of their jobs. Paul Anderson explains this phenomena in this short video: Top Reason Why Companies Blacklist Applicants.

Jan 25, Out-of-Box Ways to Find a Job

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:44:04 GMT

This Friday at noon eastern, join me and several other employment experts for a lively discussion on Twitter (#HFChat) on how to find a job using out-of-the-box search methods. There is no charge to attend and participate. You can also be a passive observer if you're shy or not sure how Twitter works. In attendance will be several HR managers from major corporations, executive recruiters, career advisors, and other job seekers. For more information about the guest hosts and this topic, go here. Pearl of Wisdom: One good idea has the power to immediately change the effectiveness of your job search. For Twitter novices: Twitter is nothing more than texting. It's very easy, lots of fun, and even addicting once you get the hang of it. The best way to participate is to go to: TweetDeck.com and download the TweetDeck application. Set up a column called #HFChat. This will allow you to view all the posts from anyone who participates in this forum. Hope to see you there!

Jan 24, Mock Job Interview

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:16:27 GMT

This assessment quiz is like a mock job interview to challenge your job interview skills. Are you up to the challenge?

Jan 23, Group Interview

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:09:33 GMT

Sometimes called a panel interview, a group interview is more stressful and challenging than a one-on-one job interview.

Jan 20, Phone Interview Tips

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:37:35 GMT

Eight phone interview tips and strategies to help you land a job. Preparation, questions, answers and mistakes to avoid.

Jan 18, Good Answer for Interview Question

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:53:11 GMT

What did you like least about your prior job? Discover what companies fear about you, and learn a good answer for interview question negatives.

Jan 14, Popular Types of Interview Styles

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:47:28 GMT

Knowing the 6 most popular types of interview styles is crucial to your interviewing experience. Job interview settings are designed to either challenge you, or convenience the interviewing team.

Jan 13, 14 Key Job Interview Tips

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:50:29 GMT

These 14 free job interview tips are critical in preparing for a job interview.

Jan 10, Recruiters Jobs

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:10:31 GMT

Search hundreds of recruiters jobs from contingency and retained executive recruiters. Jobs include salary ranges, locations, and detailed job descriptions.

Jan 9, Post Interview Follow Up

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:25:13 GMT

Your interview follow up efforts will play a major role in whether or not you get an offer. Learn how to minimize the waiting game after your job interview.